Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Recurrent pregnancy loss is a condition where a woman has 2 or more miscarriages before it reaches 20 weeks. Clinical pregnancy loss is diagnosed using ultrasound. The loss might occur due to chromosomal errors, anatomical uterine defects, autoimmune disorders, and endometrial dysfunction.

Pregnancy loss types may include

• Embryonic pregnancy is where the egg is fertilized but doesn’t develop into an embryo.
• Miscarriage. A pregnancy loss before 13 weeks.
• Ectopic pregnancy. The condition where the fetus develops outside the uterus.
• Molar pregnancy. The placenta and fetal tissues cannot develop properly.
• Stillbirth.

Factors causing miscarriage

• Infection.
• Hormonal imbalances.
• Uterine abnormalities.
• Incompetent cervix
• Unhealthy lifestyle choices.
• Immune system disorder
• Kidney disease.
• Congenital heart disease.
• Diabetes.
• Thyroid disease.
• Severe malnutrition.

Treatments for recurrent pregnancy loss include the following:

• Surgery.
• Blood-thinning medicines.
• Treating other medical problems.
• Genetic screening.
• Controversial treatment.